Why Ron Loves Hermione

[Granny Goodwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 81307


22September03

JDR wrote:  "...Also, Ron is exactly the kind of uncomplicated but not unintelligent
guy-type guy that girls too smart for their own good often find
irresistable."

Granny asks:   What exactly do you mean by the phrase, "girls too smart for their own good"?  Granted, Dear that Hermione is indeed overt about her intelligence, but I fail to see where her intelligence is not to her own good.  Why on earth in this day and age must a woman still "cover up" her smarts?

JDR wrote:   "The problem I have with canon Ron is that we know by the emphasis on
his chess prowess that he's not stupid, but I'm still waiting for his
big epiphany. God, I hope JKR doesn't plan to kill him off!"

Granny responds:   I agree totally here with you.  But I see  the matter in a totally  different light.  Ron's intelligence and ability to think on his feet are clear all throughout canon.  However, he's a "sleeper" due to his birth order (#6 if you count the twins separately) ;  always overshadowed, but still quite capable. However, he's learned an untold amount from the examples of his older brothers.  None the less, he would only know how to function as a sleeper.  Therefore, I'm of the opinion that Ron and Hermione would form a real symbionic pair.  She'd probably be attracted to Ron because of his ability to get things done without a lot of  noise and fanfare.  As one who always feels she has to prove herself as a Muggle-born in the WW, Hermione would naturally appreciate Ron's serene capability.  Ron, on the other hand has no experience in the limelight.  So Hermione would naturally fill in this gap.  I'm with you 100%, please G-d, JKR will not kill him off.  In my opinion,
 they're a match made in Heaven, and Ron will indeed will make his mark--hopefully with Hermione at his side.

"Granny"



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